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Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers

The firm had a net loss of 29 advisers compared with 140 the quarter before.

By Bruce Kelly
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower

Chief compliance officer claims she was fired for investigating insider trading by the company's chief executive

By Jeff Benjamin
Women in two-income households face greatest retirement risk
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2019
Women in two-income households face greatest retirement risk

Lifestyle creep, under-saving and lower Social Security benefits to blame.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 16, 2019
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown

Former SEC commissioner says agency is engaging in rulemaking by enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo adviser managing $500 million moves to RIA firm
NEWS RIAS JUL 16, 2019
Wells Fargo adviser managing $500 million moves to RIA firm

Michelle Rudd opens office for Summit Trail Advisors in Seattle.

By InvestmentNews
Adviser compensation is the challenge with fee-based annuities
NEWS RIAS JUL 15, 2019
Adviser compensation is the challenge with fee-based annuities

Advisers who pull their fee from nonqualified annuities could cause a taxable event for their clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Adviser finalists announced in 13th annual Invest in Others Awards
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2019
Adviser finalists announced in 13th annual Invest in Others Awards

Fifteen advisers recognized for their work with nonprofits.

By InvestmentNews Staff
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs
NEWS COMPLIANCE JUL 15, 2019
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs

Almost three-quarters increased cybersecurity compliance testing in the past year.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers scramble to help retirees navigate looming Fed rate cut
NEWS RIAS JUL 15, 2019
Advisers scramble to help retirees navigate looming Fed rate cut

The Fed's first interest-rate cut in a decade has advisers warning against chasing the bait of risk over safety.

By Jeff Benjamin
Charles Schwab reportedly in talks to buy USAA brokerage, wealth management business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2019
Charles Schwab reportedly in talks to buy USAA brokerage, wealth management business

The deal would net Schwab roughly $100 billion in new assets.

By Greg Iacurci
3 aspects of retirement affected by divorce
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2019
3 aspects of retirement affected by divorce

Rising rate of gray divorce in the U.S. requires financial advisers to understand different planning strategies

By Jamie Hopkins
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns after furor over Jeffrey Epstein sex charges
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2019
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns after furor over Jeffrey Epstein sex charges

As top federal prosecutor in south Florida in 2007 and 2008, Acosta signed off on a lenient plea deal for Epstein

By Bloomberg
LPL partners with Nationwide on 401(k) training for bank channel advisers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2019
LPL partners with Nationwide on 401(k) training for bank channel advisers

The brokerage hopes to capture more retirement plan clients and push assets into its small-market 401(k) product.

By Greg Iacurci
Departure of Alexander Acosta could slow DOL effort to revise fiduciary rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2019
Departure of Alexander Acosta could slow DOL effort to revise fiduciary rule

Acting secretary Patrick Pizzella will have to make political decision to move ahead.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS hires advisers with $2 billion in client assets
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2019
UBS hires advisers with $2 billion in client assets

The two advisers joined the firm in San Francisco and New York.

By Bruce Kelly
CFP Board to announce possible delay of new fiduciary standard
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2019
CFP Board to announce possible delay of new fiduciary standard

Organization's CEO confirms meeting with Edward Jones, says broker-dealer still considering how to move forward.

By Bruce Kelly
Panic sales rekindle debate over ETF liquidity
NEWS ETFS JUL 12, 2019
Panic sales rekindle debate over ETF liquidity

While growing numbers of asset managers are using ETFs as cash equivalents, how easily can funds be turned into cash in a crunch?

By Bloomberg
Cetera Financial Group eliminating Summit as a separate broker-dealer
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2019
Cetera Financial Group eliminating Summit as a separate broker-dealer

Firm, offices and 450 advisers will become part of the Cetera Advisor Networks B-D.

By Bruce Kelly
The SECURE Act: Completing an unfinished masterpiece
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2019
The SECURE Act: Completing an unfinished masterpiece

The legislation would address some of the U.S. retirement system's shortfalls, including the millions of Americans who still lack access to plans.

By Robert L. Reynolds
Voya Financial launching robo-advice platform for brokers
NEWS FINTECH JUL 11, 2019
Voya Financial launching robo-advice platform for brokers

The firm will not offer a direct-to-consumer version of Voya Digital Adviser.

By Ryan W. Neal